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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,603.63, 8,397.72 and 2,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,603.63, 8,397.72 and 2,832.14 is: 4,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,603.63 : 8,397.72 = 2,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,603.63/8,397.72 = 2,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,603.63x = 8,397.72 × 2,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,603.63x = 23,783,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,783,476.73/5,603.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.30

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